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“Besides teaching at Sac State, Prof Hayashigatani was also known as "Kocho-sensei" for his many years of service as founder and Principle of the Port...Read More »
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1 of 11 | Posted by: Nikkei Sansei - CA

“Prof. Hayashigatani is a role model of the Japanese American community. His dedication to education was simply admirable. My wife and I try to keep...Read More »
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2 of 11 | Posted by: Hiro & Michiko Tsuji - Lincoln, CA

“My dear, dear Shotaro, most of all the sensitive gentleman that you are and were to me and my colleagues at CSU Sacramento. You always carried with...Read More »
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3 of 11 | Posted by: Harry and Diane Dennis - CA

“To say he was a great person is an understatement. I had the honor of taking several Japanese language classes and special courses from Sensei. Also...Read More »
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4 of 11 | Posted by: A friend

“From mentorship to leadership, you have given this community a warm kinship in every possible form.
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5 of 11 | Posted by: Ken Chinen - Elk Grove, CA

“Our condolences to my dear friend, Eiri Inenaga and her Family for the passing of her beloved Father. She spoke of him with the utmost admiration...Read More »
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6 of 11 | Posted by: Janis Kitsuwa-Lowe - Oakland, CA

“Hayashigatani sensei was a gem of a human being and a true gentleman! Proud and honored to have been his colleague at Sac State. May he Rest In...Read More »
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7 of 11 | Posted by: Richard Shek - Carmichael, CA

“Hayashigatani-SenseiThank you for the seeds of encouragement and the flowers of laughter you gave in my life's journey.Respect.Ann Thomas
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8 of 11 | Posted by: Annie Thomas - Sacramento, CA

“Karen Massey California State University, SacMr. Hayashigatani was my friend and it was an honor to know him. His kindness and love for others is an...Read More »
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9 of 11 | Posted by: A friend

“A bonafide "sacred treasure," and I can attest to it:). After returning from a year exchange program in Japan, I signed up at Sac State for Professor...Read More »
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10 of 11 | Posted by: Robert MacLaughlin - Sacramento, CA

“Hayashigatani-Sensei taught two of my Japanese classes at Sac State. More than the language, he taught us about its cultural underpinnings and the...Read More »
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11 of 11 | Posted by: David LeBlanc - Sacramento, CA

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Besides teaching at Sac State, Prof Hayashigatani was also known as "Kocho-sensei" for his many years of service as founder and Principle of the Port of Sacramento Japanese school. Thank you for allowing my daughter to attend Port as her Japanese language skills have greatly helped her to receive many opportunities for internships/leadership programs through the years. May you rest in peace. Namo ami da butsu.

Posted by: Nikkei Sansei - Former Sac resident, CA Mar 21, 2017

Prof. Hayashigatani is a role model of the Japanese American community. His dedication to education was simply admirable. My wife and I try to keep his legacy of Port of Sacramento Japanese School going on and on. Thank you and please rest in peace.

Posted by: Hiro & Michiko Tsuji - Lincoln, CA Mar 05, 2017

My dear, dear Shotaro, most of all the sensitive gentleman that you are and were to me and my colleagues at CSU Sacramento. You always carried with you that loving smile that endeared you to all of us. A true scholar but first a remarkable human being, may you rest in peace with your God and loved ones until that day when we shall be together again. Your dear children were in Diane's kindergarten class and we were professors together

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My dear, dear Shotaro, most of all the sensitive gentleman that you are and were to me and my colleagues at CSU Sacramento. You always carried with you that loving smile that endeared you to all of us. A true scholar but first a remarkable human being, may you rest in peace with your God and loved ones until that day when we shall be together again. Your dear children were in Diane's kindergarten class and we were professors together for over 32 years. May your dear family find peace and comfort in the fact that your life influenced so many others, both students and we who were privileged to know you.Harry and Diane Dennis

Posted by: Harry and Diane Dennis - Shingle Springs, CA Mar 05, 2017

To say he was a great person is an understatement. I had the honor of taking several Japanese language classes and special courses from Sensei. Also remember seeing him at the Cordova driving range. When I greeted him with a "Hi Sensei," he said you can call me Sho.

Posted by: A friend Mar 05, 2017

From mentorship to leadership, you have given this community a warm kinship in every possible form.

Posted by: Ken Chinen - Elk Grove, CA Mar 04, 2017

Our condolences to my dear friend, Eiri Inenaga and her Family for the passing of her beloved Father. She spoke of him with the utmost admiration and gratitude. May he rest in peace.

Posted by: Janis Kitsuwa-Lowe - Oakland, CA Mar 04, 2017

Hayashigatani sensei was a gem of a human being and a true gentleman! Proud and honored to have been his colleague at Sac State. May he Rest In Peace!

Posted by: Richard Shek - Carmichael, CA Mar 03, 2017

Hayashigatani-SenseiThank you for the seeds of encouragement and the flowers of laughter you gave in my life's journey.Respect.Ann Thomas

Posted by: Annie Thomas - Sacramento, CA Mar 03, 2017

Karen Massey California State University, SacMr. Hayashigatani was my friend and it was an honor to know him. His kindness and love for others is an example of Gods love that will never be forgotten.

Posted by: A friend Mar 03, 2017

A bonafide "sacred treasure," and I can attest to it:). After returning from a year exchange program in Japan, I signed up at Sac State for Professor Hayashigatani's Japanese language and culture classes and got to know him over the next several semesters. He was always patient, respectful, took me seriously, honored my little knowledge of Japan, the language, and helped me sort out my transition back home while he cultivated a deep and lasting respect for all people that endures until this day.

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